I define my style of portrait sessions as “Fashion Magazine Style, Modern & Personality Driven”.  Think magazine cover. Think Vogue.

My portrait sessions are a celebration of you and of this time in your life, an experience where every minute is meant to make you look and feel incredible in your own skin.

 While my main focuses in my portrait work are women, grads, model portfolios and couples sessions (see below for more info on those services), variety truly IS the spice of life and I’d love to hear about your session idea!!

Why I love portrait photography

It’s pretty rare that I get someone in front of my camera who thinks they’re photogenic.  Most of us, in fact, are pretty sure we’re totally NOT.  It’s my belief that “photogenic” isn’t something you’re born with, rather, it’s in the posing AND in the level of confidence.    Over and over again, I photograph someone who says they’ve never had a good photo, and together we create something they love.

TRULY.  When you’re in the headspace that you feel awkward and unattractive your body language is tense and your tension is allllll over your face.  It is SO FUN for me to spend time with my subject getting beyond the initial fear and awkwardness to the inner beautiful and confident human hides behind the fear.  Bringing that out in my subject fills my heart, and is why I photograph portraits and why I LOVE it so much!!!

The heart of contemporary portrait photography, for me, is the desire to remind women how beautiful they are. And not just on the outside either, but that amazing inner light that shines through when a woman lets her guard down in front of my camera, revealing her true self and her beautiful soul. Watching someone begin to unfold in in the studio, owning her space, and maybe even allowing herself to say “I AM beautiful, dang it!!!!” in the process, is an incredible transformation to watch, and it brings me the greatest joy to give that gift.